posted 05-31-2001 04:37 AM
Got my photos back from my holiday in Florida, where I was lucky enough to see the launch of STS-100 and meet Story Musgrave.

If anyone has had the fortune to have met him I am sure they would agree he is very approachable and an extremely nice guy. When we met him there were not many people at the "Meet an Astronaut" session at KSCVC, only about 10 of us, and we spent at least 10 minutes in his company discussing his family history and his time as an astronaut. He claimed he was 100% English as both his parents came from the Bath area.

zoomerukMember

Posts: 67From: EnglandRegistered: Mar 2001

posted 05-31-2001 04:56 AM
I fly out to Florida in two weeks and I too hope to meet him at the Astronaut Encounter.

Did he sign anything for you?

WAWalshMember

Posts: 804From: Cortlandt Manor, NYRegistered: May 2000

posted 05-31-2001 05:05 AM
I had the opportunity to listen to Story Musgrave and then speak with him briefly several months ago at KSC during an Astronaut Encounter. I do not know if it was specific to that day or just me, but he respectfully declined to sign that afternoon.

Part of the problem might have been the other employee, who ran a strong interference after each program. I mentioned it to another employee as we were talking and she stated that that was unusual and that Dr. Musgrave is usually very friendly and forthcoming.

jm6662Member

Posts: 169From: Kent, UKRegistered: May 2001

posted 05-31-2001 12:51 PM

quote:Originally posted by zoomeruk:Did he sign anything for you?

No I didn't ask him to sign anything for me at the time. But as mentioned before he was extremely pleasant and didn't come across as forced or just humouring us.

Perhaps it was because there were only a few of us, and I'm sorry to say, several of those kept talking during his presentation and seemed totally oblivious to this mans achievements.

If you are going to KSC DO NOT miss the Astronaut Encounter, and get in early for lunch with an astronaut. Let us know how you get on.

David 82Member

Posts: 22From: Baltimore, MDRegistered: Jul 2000

posted 05-31-2001 08:37 PM
Just for the record, Story does not sign through the mail. I do live about 15 minutes from KSC and I am also an annual pass holder.

Also, for those with questions regarding his in-person signing habits at KSC. Dr. Musgrave has always been a very generous signer after each encounter session. It is on a very rare occasion that he does not take several minutes out for photos and autographs. I hope that this helps.

rail3cardsMember

Posts: 93From: Staten Island, New YorkRegistered: Jan 2001

posted 05-11-2011 12:00 PM
I had an opportunity to enjoy a presentation by Astronaut Story Musgrave this morning on Staten Island, NY. It was a business meeting and his lecture focused on building a strong team, addressing difficult business challenges, and being your best everyday. His lecture linked his experiences as a child growing up in Kentucky and his experience working at NASA. His slide presentation of space was just terrific.

Afterwards, he was very gracious and signed items for a few of us that waited around to speak with him. Dr. Musgrave was very approachable and easy to speak with. A class act!

It was very enjoyable to hear him speak.

dss65Member

Posts: 897From: Sandpoint, ID, USARegistered: Mar 2003

posted 05-11-2011 09:45 PM
Good for you!

MrSpace86Member

Posts: 1454From: Gardner, KS, USARegistered: Feb 2003

posted 05-11-2011 10:46 PM
Agreed. Story Musgrave is a very great speaker and is very approachable. One of the best!

COR482932Member

Posts: 126From: Cork, IrelandRegistered: Mar 2012

posted 06-16-2012 05:20 PM
Does anyone know if Story Musgrave signs through the mail?

Help greatly appreciated as I am about to send to him. Said I might as well give it a go!

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eurospaceMember

Posts: 2369From: Brussels, BelgiumRegistered: Dec 2000

posted 06-17-2012 01:29 PM
Story Musgrave only signs very sporadically through the mail. You really need a good story or have a special link to him.

ilbassoMember

Posts: 1501From: Greensboro, NC USARegistered: Feb 2006

posted 06-17-2012 01:42 PM
I seem to remember reading in another thread on here a couple of years ago that Story threw out an envelope (with a multi-signed piece) from someone whose name he didn't recognize, even though the sender had previously confirmed Story's willingness to sign. Don't send him anything valuable!!

albatronMember

Posts: 2231From: Stuart, Florida, USARegistered: Jun 2000

posted 05-19-2013 02:51 AM
Long considered to be an excellent signer through the mail, I recently had my items returned unsigned.

I had also enclosed some T-38 items as I know he has a great fondness for the bird - that he returned as well.

Anyone else had the same experience or have an idea why?

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Rob JoynerMember

Posts: 1308From: GA, USARegistered: Jan 2004

posted 05-19-2013 02:52 AM
I've always thought Musgrave was extremely difficult to get through the mail. Having heard that, I emailed him years ago about getting something signed for two of my nephews. He replied that he didn't do "cold signings" through the mail.

That said, he is very generous when at KSC. From personal experience, I can say that he'll pose for photos and spend quality time to talk with his fans, signing anything and everything.

jemmyMember

Posts: 143From: Registered: Dec 2010

posted 05-19-2013 06:50 AM
I contacted Mr. Musgrave via email back in 2010 requesting could I send him a photo to have signed by him. He replied saying "Send it with a prominent reminder that I okayed it on e-mail" (this his exact words). I sent it registered to the address he had given and included cash for return postage (this was due to living outside of the US). Also included was a note kindly thanking him for my request and also referring to his email that he gave me the OK to send the photo.

Due to the item been tracked I know it was received at the address given but I have never seen my photo or cash since. I have since emailed Mr. Musgrave a couple of times and included a copy of the tracking of the item and his email OK-ing my request but I have never heard anything back, not even I am sorry it must of got misplaced or I am really busy.

I would never send any autograph request to an individual without getting permission first and I thought emailing him first was the most polite thing to do. It a shame that even after agreeing to sign a photo for me and sending it to him, I heard absolutely nothing. Okay, I would accept it if I sent it without any pre-contact or even a reply to say "Never received it" but this was not the case.

I know these men are very busy and have more things important on there agendas than signing photos, maybe the photo arrived on a bad day.

That said "don't give up on a request" but for me I will not be requesting an autograph from Story Musgrave again.

machbustermanMember

Posts: 1690From: Dunfermline, Fife, ScotlandRegistered: May 2004

posted 06-20-2013 01:49 PM
I did something similar... Emailed and asked permission to send a Skylab 1 back up crew photo already signed by Rusty Schweickart and Bruce McCandless. The item never came back... Upon enquiring I got the following response:

"If you did not highlight them as from KSC, they went into the trash". That was in 2009.

Space Shuttle Endeavourunregistered

posted 08-11-2013 08:29 PM
I might try to ask Story Musgrave for a signature. What do you mean by marking it "KSC?" Does he want it on the package?

Robert PearlmanEditor

Posts: 30883From: Houston, TXRegistered: Nov 1999

posted 08-12-2013 12:28 AM
Story Musgrave does not desire to receive autograph requests through the mail. I suggest honoring his desire.

Space Shuttle Endeavourunregistered

posted 08-12-2013 12:59 AM
Thanks. I guess I won't send out a photo.

hinklerMember

Posts: 458From: Melbourne, Victoria, AUSTRALIARegistered: Jan 2000

posted 08-12-2013 04:20 AM
The Space Books Store here in Oz has a couple of books for sale that are signed by Story Musgrave.

posted 11-05-2014 11:28 AM
Story Musgrave is a fascinating person to chat with in person. He is amazing. If I recall correctly, at Astronaut Encounter gift shop second floor, he graciously signed my "Space Shuttle: The First 20 Years" book.

jiffyq58Member

Posts: 178From: Durham, NC, USARegistered: Jun 2011

posted 11-05-2014 02:47 PM
Story was great last week at SpaceVision on the UNC campus as well. I actually got to eat dinner with him before his talk, and that was just complete luck on my part. After his talk, he signed a number of photos from his missions for me (actually for my 5-year-old son), as well as his biography. Loved his talk, and really enjoyed meeting him.